Galax Historical Marker
S Main St, Galax,
VA,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 39' 27.593856",
-80° 55' 22.266876"
The town is on the dividing line between Grayson and Carroll counties. Its original name was Bonaparte, which was changed to Galax, the name of a mountain shrub abundant in the vicinity. In 1904 a spur of the Norfolk and Western Railroad came here, bringing the town into existence. It was incorporated in 1906.
S Main St
Galax General Interest Galax City Historical MarkerThe town is on the dividing line between Grayson and Carroll counties. Its original name was Bonaparte, which was changed to Galax, the name of a moun... [click for more]
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